Rubber Ducks and Ocean Currents

The video discusses the journey of the cargo ship Evergreen Ever Laurel, which lost 29,000 rubber ducks in a storm. These ducks, due to their unique design, floated across the oceans, providing valuable data for tracking ocean currents. Scientists used this incident to validate ocean current models, leading to significant scientific discoveries. The video also highlights the economic value of these ducks, which have become collectibles. The video is sponsored by Skillshare, offering viewers a promotional deal.

What was one of the unusual items carried by the Evergreen Ever Laurel?

• Glass bottles

• Metal sculptures

• Wooden toys

• Rubber ducks

What happened to the Evergreen Ever Laurel during the storm?

• It was hijacked by pirates

• It reached its destination safely

• It lost 12 containers

• It sank completely

Why were these rubber ducks able to float indefinitely?

• They were filled with air

• They had no holes

• They were made of metal

• They were attached to buoys

Which regions did the rubber ducks wash ashore after the storm?

• North America and Europe

• Australia and Antarctica

• Asia and South America

• Europe and Africa

What challenge do scientists face when tracking ocean currents?

• Lack of technology

• Difficulty in verifying predictions

• Inaccurate models

• Insufficient funding

How did Curtis Ebbesmeyer use the rubber ducks?

• To sell them for profit

• To prove existing ocean current models

• To create new ocean models

• To clean up the ocean

What was one of Curtis Ebbesmeyer's bold predictions?

• Ducks would reach Africa

• Ducks would dissolve in saltwater

• Ducks would travel through the Arctic

• Ducks would sink in the Pacific

What reward was offered for finding a rubber duck from the original container?

• $50

• $100

• $500

• $1000

What is the current value of these rubber ducks at auctions?

• $1000

• $500

• $100

• $2000

What is the promotional offer mentioned for Skillshare?

• Four months for $20

• Three months for $10

• Two months for 99 cents

• One month free